It is not an over water phenomenon.
Really?
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2561/20130...esentation.pdf
Investigating and predicting helicopter-triggered lightning strikes - Met Office
And in the busy North Sea, there are only 1 -3 reports of triggered lightning each year! You've more chance of winning the lottery!
Perhaps you should give Bond Helicopters in Aberdeen a call and see how they are getting on with their insurance claim for an S92 that was written off just before Christmas due to triggered lightning.
And just how long has Aberdeen been in the mountains?
Perhaps you could do some research before you start name-calling - again!